The emotions in her eyes were extremely complex. Her light golden brows were tightly knitted, and her crimson lips were pressed firmly together.
She stared blankly at Arata for a moment. Then, letting out a faint sigh, she finally stepped forward and walked toward him.
When Arata used Kotoamatsukami, he always adhered to one principle. Unless under special circumstances, he would never alter a person's memories, personality, or way of thinking. Instead, he only placed his own existence at the absolute core of that person's consciousness, ensuring their unconditional obedience while preserving their original self.
In Arata's view, memories and experiences were the most precious assets a person possessed .... the foundation of their entire existence. To forcibly rewrite them would collapse one's worldview and logic, rendering the person utterly useless.
That was precisely why Tsunade's emotions were so conflicted after falling under Kotoamatsukami.
She was Tsunade ..... granddaughter of the First Hokage, one of the legendary Sannin, a woman who had stood proudly at the peak of the ninja world.
Yet now, she had been controlled and enslaved by a young member of the Uchiha clan.
Naturally, she could not accept it easily.
Seeing Tsunade walk toward him obediently, Arata finally relaxed slightly. Even though his ocular technique had never failed, facing Tsunade still made him cautious. One wrong step, and she might have broken free.
Arata also understood the limits of Kotoamatsukami. Against someone wielding the Rinnegan, it would likely fail entirely.
Even against beings who possessed the ultimate Yin-Yang attributes, its effectiveness would be questionable.
Uchiha Madara, who embodied ultimate Yin through the Eternal Mangekyō Sharingan.
Senju Hashirama, who embodied ultimate Yang through the Sage's Body.
Against such monsters, Kotoamatsukami would likely become nothing more than a contest of spiritual power.
Tsunade quietly sighed, as if her freedom drifted away with that breath.
She stepped before Arata, gazed directly into his eyes, and asked softly, "This… is the pupil technique of your Mangekyō Sharingan?"
Arata nodded calmly.
Tsunade clenched her fists slightly. "I was careless."
When Arata revealed his Mangekyō Sharingan, she should have immediately remained vigilant.
Yet her attention had been fully captured by his third-stage Susanoo, causing her to momentarily forget that the Mangekyō also possessed terrifying ocular techniques.
It wasn't entirely her fault.
The Uchiha clan had not produced Mangekyō users for a very long time.
And according to Senju clan records, there had never been a technique as heaven-defying as Kotoamatsukami.
Facing Tsunade's gaze, Arata explained calmly, "The ocular technique Kotoamatsukami is known as the strongest illusion.
It silently invades the brain, rewriting a person's consciousness. Once completed, even the Mangekyō Sharingan or the Byakugan cannot detect its effects."
Tsunade froze for a moment, then looked at him sharply. "So… the Third Hokage is also under your control, right?"
Arata did not deny it. "Yes. Not only the Third Hokage — Danzo as well."
A trace of sarcasm appeared on Tsunade's lips. "So the entire Konoha Village is already in your grasp. You came to me to eliminate instability?"
Arata shook his head. "No. Everything I told you is true. The Uchiha clan has already left Konoha. Their new territory has been chosen, and they're currently preparing for relocation."
Tsunade frowned deeply.
Seeing her reaction, Arata continued, "I never told anyone I controlled the Third Hokage and Danzo — not even the Uchiha clan. The clan has long been dissatisfied with Konoha. Leaving is better for their future."
"Power corrodes ambition. Especially for those with weak will, it becomes poison. The Uchiha are a battle clan.
Only by fighting can they continue to grow. If they remained in Konoha, feeding off the village, they would only become bloated and hollow."
"So even though I control the Third Hokage and Danzo, I allow Konoha to develop naturally. I merely restrain Danzo slightly. I only handle intelligence. As for Konoha's future, that's your concern. I have no interest in it."
Tsunade stared deeply at Arata. "Then what do you want? Don't tell me you did all this without seeking benefit."
Arata looked at her exquisite face at close range. A mischievous smile curved his lips. He lifted his hand, gently caressing her cheek.
"The benefit is you," he said softly. "I don't want to become Hokage. I only want to become the man who conquers the Hokage."
Tsunade froze.
It took her a second to process his words. When realization struck, her beautiful face flushed crimson, making her look even more alluring.
"You brat!" she snapped angrily. "I'm old enough to be your mother!"
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